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A workaholic is a person who works compulsively. A workaholic experiences an inability to limit the amount of time they spend on work despite negative consequences such as damage to their relationships or health.
There is no generally accepted medical definition of this condition, although some forms of stress, impulse control disorder, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder can be work-related; ergomania is defined as «excessive devotion to work especially as a symptom of mental illness».[1][2]
The phenomenon of hustle culture, while disregarding healthy work–life balance, may exacerbate workaholism.[3][4]
Etymology[edit]
The word itself is a portmanteau word composed of work and alcoholic. Its first known appearance, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, came in Canada in the Toronto Daily Star of April 5, 1947, page 6, with a punning allusion to Alcoholics Anonymous:
If you are cursed with an unconquerable craving for work, call Workaholics Synonymous, and a reformed worker will aid you back to happy idleness.[5]
Details[edit]
The term workaholic refers to various types of behavioral patterns, with each having its own valuation. For instance, workaholism is sometimes used by people wishing to express their devotion to one’s career in positive terms. The «work» in question is usually associated with a paying job, but it may also refer to independent pursuits such as sports, music, art, and science. However, the term is more often used to refer to a negative behavioral pattern that is popularly characterized by spending an excessive amount of time on working, an inner compulsion to work hard and a neglect of family and other social relations.[6]
Researchers have found that in many cases, incessant work-related activity continues even after impacting the subject’s relationships and physical health. Causes of it are thought to be anxiety, low self-esteem, and intimacy problems. Furthermore, workaholics tend to have an inability to delegate work tasks to others and tend to obtain high scores on personality traits such as neuroticism, perfectionism, and conscientiousness.
Clinical psychologist Bryan E. Robinson identifies two axes for workaholics: work initiation and work completion. He associates the behavior of procrastination with both «Savoring Workaholics» (those with low work initiation/low work completion) and «Attention-Deficit Workaholics» (those with high work initiation and low work completion), in contrast to «Bulimic» and «Relentless» workaholics – both of whom have high work completion.[7]
Workaholism in Japan is considered a serious social problem leading to early death, often on the job, a phenomenon dubbed karōshi. Overwork was popularly blamed for the fatal stroke of Prime Minister of Japan Keizō Obuchi, in the year 2000.[8] Death from overwork is not a uniquely Japanese phenomenon; in 2013, a Bank of America intern in London died after working for 72 hours straight.[9]
Workaholics tend to be less effective than other workers because they have difficulty working as part of a team, trouble delegating or entrusting co-workers or organizational problems due to taking on too much work at once.[10] Moreover, workaholics often suffer sleep deprivation, which results in impaired brain and cognitive function.[11]
The business risk that workaholism presents is an underestimated risk in companies and human resources management, which can develop into an existential threat to a business.[12]
See also[edit]
- Critique of work
- Crunch (video games)
- Downshifting (lifestyle)
- Karoshi
- Money-rich, time-poor
- Occupational burnout
- Power harassment
- Presenteeism
- Protestant work ethic
- Slow movement (culture)
- Work aversion
- Work ethic
- Workaholics Anonymous
- Workplace stress
References[edit]
- ^ «Medical Definition of ERGOMANIA». Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. February 5, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- ^ Van Houdenhove, Boudewijn; Neerinckx, Eddy (1999). «Is «Ergomania» a Predisposing Factor to Chronic Pain and Fatigue?». Psychosomatics. 40 (6): 529–530. doi:10.1016/S0033-3182(99)71197-7. ISSN 0033-3182. PMID 10581987.
- ^ Griffith, Erin (January 26, 2019). «Why Are Young People Pretending to Love Work?». The New York Times. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ Da Costa, Celinne (April 28, 2019). «Stop Idolizing Hustle Culture And Do This Instead». Forbes. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ «workaholic, n. and adj.» in Oxford English Dictionary Third Edition (September 2014)
- ^ Quinones, Cristina; Griffiths, Mark D. (October 2015). «Addiction to Work: A Critical Review of the Workaholism Construct and Recommendations for Assessment». Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services. 53 (10): 48–59. doi:10.3928/02793695-20150923-04. ISSN 0279-3695. PMID 26489104.
- ^ Robinson, Bryan E. (2001). Chained to the Desk: A Guidebook for Workaholics, Their Partners and Children, and the Clinicians Who Treat Them. New York: New York University Press. p. 62. ISBN 0-8147-7480-6.
- ^ Daniel Griffiths (April 4, 2000). «Japan’s workaholic culture». BBC News Online. Retrieved October 12, 2007.
- ^ «Bank of America To Improve Working Conditions After Intern Death». HuffPost. 10 January 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ^ «The Hidden Costs of Workaholism». Fast Company. July 9, 2009. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 28, 2010.
- ^ «The Human Brain — Sleep and Stress». Fi.edu. September 27, 2007. Archived from the original on January 7, 2013. Retrieved July 28, 2010.
- ^ Meissner, Ulrike Emma (2018). Business Risk Workaholism, Management challenges and action guidelines for professional practice. Berlin: Berlin Peter Lang. ISBN 978-3-631-76634-7.
External links[edit]
- The Economics of Workaholism Archived 2006-09-20 at the Wayback Machine
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My brother is a real workaholic who almost never takes time off. 
Мой брат — настоящий трудоголик, который почти никогда не берёт отпуск.
My husband spends all his time at the office! Is he a workaholic?
Мой муж все свое время проводит на работе. Он трудоголик?
He is an obsessive workaholic who never stops thinking about his job.
Он — клинический трудоголик, который постоянно думает /в мыслях/ о своей работе.
Формы слова
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ед. ч.(singular): workaholic
мн. ч.(plural): workaholics
English Language Learners Definition of workaholic
: a person who chooses to work a lot : a person who is always working, thinking about work, etc.
Simply so What is the opposite of tirelessly? Opposite of indefatigable, untiring, or inexhaustible. exhausted. fatigued. tired. weary.
How do you say workaholic in a nice way? workaholic
- factotum.
- grind.
- laborer.
- menial.
- peon.
- plodder.
- servant.
- toiler.
also Are workaholics happy? Not only are workaholics less happy, but they also make those around them less happy because they are harder to work with and have weaker relationships with colleagues.
How do you deal with a Workaholist?
7 Ways to Overcome Workaholism
- Commit to fixing the problem. Step one for anyone struggling with addiction is admitting that there’s a problem. …
- Talk to your boss. …
- Practice setting boundaries. …
- Rest intentionally. …
- Pursue health in all areas of life. …
- Seek professional help. …
- Make sure you’re in the right job.
What’s another word for hard worker? In this page you can discover 9 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for hardworking, like: diligent, assiduous, dedicated, industrious, sedulous, persevering, conscientious, untiring and tireless.
What is another word for work hard?
What is another word for work hard?
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What is the blended words of workaholic? The word itself is a portmanteau word composed of work and alcoholic.
How would you describe a workaholic person?
A workaholic is a person who is addicted to work. The term generally implies that the person enjoys their work; it can also imply that they simply feel compelled to do it. Similarly, people considered to be workaholics tend to lose track of time — voluntarily or involuntarily. …
What are signs of a workaholic? You might fit the workaholic definition if you show these signs of a workaholic:
- You’re the first to arrive in the office and the last to leave.
- You work through lunch hour. …
- You don’t have any real hobbies.
- You get stressed when you’re not at work.
- You devalue personal priorities.
- You don’t take real vacations.
Are workaholics narcissists?
Narcissistic workaholics
Their arrogance and issues of entitlement affect judgment. Some are willing to say and do whatever would be expected or acceptable simply to impress others. … While many workaholics gradually develop narcissistic attributes, some have a head start.
Are workaholics toxic?
Workaholism may at first induce pleasure, then later limit one’s social life, induce subjective emotional pain and feelings of “burnout”— and may even lead to dangerous actions like driving recklessly while on the phone or while being sleep deprived, researchers say.
Is workaholic a disease? Work addiction, often called workaholism, is a real mental health condition. Like any other addiction, work addiction is the inability to stop the behavior. It often stems from a compulsive need to achieve status and success, or to escape emotional stress.
How do you stop a work addiction? How team leads can help prevent work addiction
- Encourage people to take some time off. …
- Create a culture that respects people’s work-life balance. …
- Lead by example. …
- Empower people to say “no.” Give team members a framework for learning how to field requests that might interfere with their other work.
What do you call someone who works a lot?
A workaholic is a person who works compulsively.
How do you say great effort? 21 ways to say “well done”
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- Congratulations on a terrific job.
- You’re so helpful. Thank you.
- You continually improve. Well done.
- Thanks so much for your consistent effort.
- I really admire your perseverance.
- Your cheerful mood lifts the team’s spirit.
- You’re a champion.
What is the synonym of effort?
exertion, force, power, energy, work, muscle, application, labour, the sweat of one’s brow, striving, endeavour, toil, struggle, slog, strain, stress, trouble, bother. informal sweat, elbow grease.
How do you describe a hard worker? A hard-working employee is someone who’s willing to learn and always looking for new ways to grow within the company. They won’t settle for this position or that answer, they want to be the best and move ahead among their coworkers. … They want to learn more and advance themselves within the field.
Is it Ween or wean?
The word wean is derived from the Old German word wanjan. Ween means to imagine, think or suppose. Ween is an archaic word and is rarely seen except in older prose and poetry. It is an intransitive verb, which is a verb that does not take an object.
What does it mean to wean someone? 1 : to get a child or young animal used to food other than its mother’s milk. 2 : to make someone stop desiring a thing he or she has been fond of I weaned myself off sweets. wean. transitive verb. ˈwēn “,What is the opposite of Wean?”
wean. Antonyms: accustom, habituate, inure, reconcile, attach, associate, conciliate, enlist, draw, attract. Synonyms: disaccustom, dishabituate, detach, alienate, withdraw, ablactate.
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workaholic — work‧a‧hol‧ic [ˌwɜːkəˈhɒlɪk ǁ ˌwɜːrkəˈhɒː ] noun [countable] informal someone who cannot seem to stop working, and does not have time for anything else * * * workaholic UK US /ˌwɜːkəˈhɒlɪk/ noun [C] ► someone who works very long hours and finds… … Financial and business terms
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workaholic — 1968, coined from WORK (Cf. work) (n.) with second element abstracted absurdly from ALCOHOLIC (Cf. alcoholic), setting up the Rodney Dangerfield joke, My old man was a workaholic: every time he thought about work, he got drunk … Etymology dictionary
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Workaholic — Workaholic,das:⇨Arbeitspferd(1) … Das Wörterbuch der Synonyme
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workaholic — |uorcaólique| adj. 2 g. s. 2 g. Que ou quem é viciado no trabalho ou trabalha compulsivamente. • Plural: workaholics. ‣ Etimologia: palavra inglesa … Dicionário da Língua Portuguesa
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workaholic — ► NOUN informal ▪ a person who compulsively works excessively hard. DERIVATIVES workaholism noun … English terms dictionary
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workaholic — ☆ workaholic [wʉr΄kə hôl′ik, wʉr΄kəhäl′ik ] n. [ WORK + AHOLIC] a person having a compulsive need to work workaholism n … English World dictionary
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Workaholic — For the song by 2 Unlimited, see Workaholic (song). For the comedy TV Series, see Workaholics. A workaholic is a person who is addicted to work. The term generally implies that the person enjoys their work; it can also imply that they simply feel … Wikipedia
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Workaholic — Bourreau de travail Un bourreau de travail (workaholic en anglais) est une personne ayant développé une addiction reliée au travail. Dans sa forme extrême, cette dépendance peut mener à la mort suite au syndrome d épuisement professionnel :… … Wikipédia en Français
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Workaholic — Der Begriff Arbeitssucht bzw. Workaholism (englisch work = Arbeit, alcoholic = Alkoholiker) bezeichnet das Krankheitsbild eines arbeitssüchtigen Menschen, bzw. eine arbeitssüchtige Person selbst. Er zeichnet sich in erster Linie durch… … Deutsch Wikipedia
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Workaholic — Arbeitstier; Arbeitssüchtiger; Arbeitswütiger * * * Work|aho|lic 〈[ wœ:kəhɔ̣lık] m. 6〉 1. jmd., der unter Arbeitszwang steht 2. 〈a. scherzh. für〉 jmd., der gern u. viel arbeitet [verkürzt <engl. work „Arbeit“ + alcoholic „Alkoholiker“] * * *… … Universal-Lexikon
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workaholic — UK [ˌwɜː(r)kəˈhɒlɪk] / US [ˌwɜrkəˈhɔlɪk] noun [countable] Word forms workaholic : singular workaholic plural workaholics someone who spends most of their time working and has little interest in other things … English dictionary
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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WORKAHOLIC
From work + -holic, coined in 1971 by Wayne Oates, US author.
Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
PRONUNCIATION OF WORKAHOLIC
GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WORKAHOLIC
Workaholic is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.
WHAT DOES WORKAHOLIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Workaholic
A workaholic is a person who is addicted to work. While the term generally implies that the person enjoys their work; it can also imply that they simply feel compelled to do it. There is no generally accepted medical definition of such a condition, although some forms of stress, impulse control disorder, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder can be work-related. Workaholism is not the same as working hard.
Definition of workaholic in the English dictionary
The definition of workaholic in the dictionary is a person obsessively addicted to work.
WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WORKAHOLIC
Synonyms and antonyms of workaholic in the English dictionary of synonyms
Translation of «workaholic» into 25 languages
TRANSLATION OF WORKAHOLIC
Find out the translation of workaholic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of workaholic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «workaholic» in English.
Translator English — Chinese
工作狂
1,325 millions of speakers
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adicto al trabajo
570 millions of speakers
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workaholic
380 millions of speakers
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مدمني العمل
280 millions of speakers
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трудоголик
278 millions of speakers
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viciado em trabalho
270 millions of speakers
Translator English — Bengali
workaholic
260 millions of speakers
Translator English — French
bourreau de travail
220 millions of speakers
Translator English — Malay
Kerja gila
190 millions of speakers
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Arbeitstier
180 millions of speakers
Translator English — Japanese
仕事の虫
130 millions of speakers
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일 중독자
85 millions of speakers
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Workaholic
85 millions of speakers
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tham công tiếc việc
80 millions of speakers
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வேலை செய்யவேண்டிய
75 millions of speakers
Translator English — Marathi
कामहालिक
75 millions of speakers
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işkolik kimse
70 millions of speakers
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stacanovista
65 millions of speakers
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pracoholik
50 millions of speakers
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трудоголік
40 millions of speakers
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dependent de muncă
30 millions of speakers
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εργασιομανής
15 millions of speakers
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workaholic
14 millions of speakers
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workaholic
10 millions of speakers
Translator English — Norwegian
workaholic
5 millions of speakers
Trends of use of workaholic
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WORKAHOLIC»
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about workaholic
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WORKAHOLIC»
Discover the use of workaholic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to workaholic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Workaholic: English edition
Amina works as an executive in a state-of-the-art IT company.
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Workaholics: The Respectable Addicts
Dr.Barbara Killinger, one of the first voices in the field, has updated her classic, Workaholics. Originally published over a decade ago, Workaholics was one of the very first books to shine a light on the growing problem of workaholism.
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You know you’re a workaholic if—
Include cartoons and one-liners that take a humorous look at the problems of being a workaholic
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You know you’re a workaholic when—
Hanson and New Yorker cartoonist Lorenz offer a tribute to those beleaguered people who live for Monday mornings and go to bed with the goal of solving a personnel problem in dreams. Illustrated throughout.
Jeanne K. Hanson, Patricia Marx, Lee Lorenz, 1993
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Never Enough: Lessons from a Recovering Workaholic
Could your life use a makeover? In Never Enough, author Dr. Frank O’Neill uses examples and anecdotes from his own story of walking away from a successful career to pursue a life that offered him a better balance between work and passions.
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The Psychology of Behaviour at Work: The Individual in the …
Converted: A person who has given up the above but may behave like a
workaholic on occasions for the rewards of money or prestige. q Situational:
Workaholism not for psychological or prestige reasons but necessity within an
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the. Workaholic. A certain kind of devotion seeps through every aspect of a
confirmed workaholic’s being. He is overcommitted to his work. As you reread the
above paragraph, you see the italicized words devotion, confirmed, and
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Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
The toll Adverse health effects resulting from workaholism are indirect. They are
caused by acute anxiety and stress, which can disrupt the body’s chemical and
hormonal systems. The danger to the workaholic’s health may be slight or severe,
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Handbook of Addictive Disorders: A Practical Guide to …
Examples of enabling include building the family schedule around the impossible
workaholic schedule, putting dinner on the table at midnight for the umpteenth
time after the workaholic promised to be home by seven o’clock, making alibis for
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Robert Holman Coombs, 2004
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Station Wagon: A Tribute to America’s Workaholic on Wheels
For the station wagon, life started in the American auto-based culture following World War II. Discover the integral role this workhorse played with American families throughout the years in work and leisure in this fabulous inside story of …
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WORKAHOLIC»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term workaholic is used in the context of the following news items.
20 questions to find out if you’re a workaholic
Do you get more excited about your work than you do about family or anything else? If you answered «yes,» you might be a workaholic — and that isn’t … «Business Insider, Jul 15»
4 Tips for Workaholic Entrepreneurs to Avoid a Crumbling Marriage
4 Tips for Workaholic Entrepreneurs to Avoid a Crumbling Marriage. Today’s Most Read. What Your Personality Type Says About Your Career Destiny … «Entrepreneur, Jun 15»
Carolyn Hax: Workaholic ready to dip a toe into the dating pool
I just turned 30 and I’m starting to come around to the idea that being a fiercely independent workaholic with no life outside the office might not be all it’s cracked … «Washington Post, May 15»
On call 24-7? How to take your life back
Brownlee says that a workaholic boss is usually “the elephant in the room. If having no boundaries is frustrating to you, it probably is to others as well” — but, like … «Fortune, Apr 15»
New law to require workaholic Japanese to take days off
The workaholic lifestyle and related reluctance of couples to raise children have long been blamed as a factor behind the nose-diving birth rate that’s … «Yahoo News, Feb 15»
Kendall: My Workaholic Childhood
«I saw my sisters and parents working every day, so I was pretty much brought up to be a workaholic. My sister Khloé always says to me and my younger sister, … «Vogue.com, Jan 15»
The two signs you’re a workaholic
The two signs you’re a workaholic. Date: November 28, 2014 … So could it be certain types of people are especially drawn to workaholism? Earlier this year … «Sydney Morning Herald, Nov 14»
Let’s Fix It: Save the Workaholic
2014-11-06-sleep.JPG If I could fix one thing about modern business, it would be to save workaholics from themselves. I agree with Maynard Webb, former COO … «Huffington Post, Nov 14»
Workaholism Is Really Bad for You
If workaholism has a negative connotation these days, it does so only barely. People often use the term in a humblebrag sort of way, «I’m a total workaholic» … «New York Magazine, Nov 14»
5 Signs You Might Be a Workaholic
Read about them here: 6 Tips For Better Work-Life Balance. And there are treatment options like therapy or Workaholics Anonymous for the more chronic cases. «Forbes, Oct 14»
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My brother is a real workaholic who almost never takes time off.
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But the world-class workaholic has, of course, taken it back.
—Maureen Dowd, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2022
Alison Brie stars in this one from Amazon Prime Video as a workaholic, Ally, who reconnects with an ex-boyfriend, Sean (Jay Ellis).
—Brendan Morrow, The Week, 1 Feb. 2023
Chopra’s love interest, Sam Heughan, takes the lead role as Rob, a workaholic who finds himself with a new phone number.
—Vulture, 14 Feb. 2023
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1947, in the meaning defined above
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“Workaholic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workaholic. Accessed 14 Apr. 2023.
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трудоголик m
работоголика
It’s like I’m a workaholic.
A workaholic is someone who suffers from this condition.
А трудоголик — это тот, кто страдает от данного состояния.
He was a workaholic and a special talent, a very top level chess player.
Он был такой трудяга и талант особенный, это был шахматист высочайшего уровня.
Bit of a workaholic, according to my wife.
Craggy, middle-aged, stubborn workaholic.
Угловатая, среднего возраста, упрямая работоголик.
If a workaholic can not realize himself/herself on the main job, a hobby can become his/her only interest in life.
Если трудоголик не реализует свои потребности на основной работе, хобби может стать его единственным интересом в жизни.
Finally, no one will say a word if a freelancer is a workaholic.
И, наконец, никто не будет косо смотреть, если фрилансер трудоголик.
Was a workaholic — has become a pathological player (the gambler) and so on.
Был трудоголиком — стал патологическим игроком (гэмблером) и так далее.
The best aspect of her is that she manages home as eloquently as a perfectionist and workaholic professional.
Лучший аспект ее — то, что она управляет домом так же красноречиво как профессионал перфекциониста и трудоголика.
Being a workaholic myself, I was greatly impressed by these qualities.
Будучи сам «трудоголиком», я был восхищен этими его качествами».
You may be a workaholic or you may simply need to learn «how» to work.
Вы можете быть трудоголиком или вам просто необходимо понять «как» нужно работать.
Our experts carefully studied the star in a secret room and issued a verdict: before them a workaholic with a broken heart.
Наши эксперты внимательно изучили звезду в тайной комнате и вынесли вердикт: перед ними трудоголик с разбитым сердцем.
I can call myself a workaholic, but nobody canceled a good rest.
Могу назвать себя трудоголиком, но никто не отменял хороший отдых.
Important: do not ignore these symptoms, even if you are an avid workaholic.
Важно: не игнорируйте подобные симптомы, даже если вы являетесь заядлым трудоголиком.
25 hours a day — the dream of every workaholic.
Capricorn is a workaholic, so a dog that needs to be let out every hour is not always the best option.
Козерог — трудоголик, поэтому собака, которую нужно выпускать каждый час, не всегда является лучшим вариантом.
Fortunately and unfortunately, I am a workaholic.
A workaholic does not understand the meaning of rest and joy from it.
Трудоголик не понимает смысла отдыха и радости от него.
A person who is addicted to work is called a workaholic.
Человека, помешанного на работе, называют трудоголиком.
Tom hopes he doesn’t become a workaholic like his father.
Том надеется, что не станет трудоголиком, как его отец.
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Other forms: workaholics
A workaholic is someone who can’t stop working. Workaholics are obsessed with working to an unhealthy degree.
Just as an alcoholic has an unhealthy addiction to alcohol, workaholics have an unhealthy addiction to work. Wanting to work all the time might sound like a harmless desire, but for some people it’s a real problem. A workaholic goes to work early and stays late. A workaholic might have trouble relaxing. Many workaholics neglect their families and friends because all they care about is work. Workaholics take a good thing — working — too far.
Definitions of workaholic
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noun
person with a compulsive need to work
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